Caring for Your JP Drains: For patients at the Breast Surgery Clinic -

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Caring for Your JP Drains: For patients at the Breast Surgery Clinic

Abstract

When you go home, you will have JP (Jackson-Pratt) drains in place. This handout explains how to care for your drains at home until they are ready to be removed.

Author

Northwest (UWMC - Northwest campus)

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2024

Print Abstract

General Subject

Surgery

Patient Care Procedures & Instructions

Specific Subject/Keyword

Breast

Breast Care

Surgery

Recovery

Self-care

Hygiene

Languages

English

Record ID

5127